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Jan 27, 2007 | 08:25 PM

coinwasher

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From: Glen Allen (Richmond) Virginia

Front end replacement

I have my body off of the frame and am now doing my body work. My question is twofold.

How hard is it to replace the entire front end assembly?

Where is the bet place to get one?

Mine is a little rough.

Jan 27, 2007 | 08:29 PM

Disco_Mike

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check vbp. they are a participating vendor and have everything for your suspension.

Jan 27, 2007 | 08:34 PM

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check vbp. they are a participating vendor and have everything for your suspension.

Who is vbp? I am talking about the fiberglass front end. I am done with chassis work (thank goodness).

Jan 27, 2007 | 08:44 PM

calwldlife

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St. Jude Donor '22

I think you mean "front Clip"
yes they are avail aftermarket
I think the big co like
eklers, corvette central, ect

Jan 27, 2007 | 08:51 PM

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A whole front clip door to door is about $3500. It would have to be very rough before I would spring for that. Whats wrong with yours? Might truely be better to fix it

Jan 27, 2007 | 09:03 PM

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A whole front clip door to door is about $3500. It would have to be very rough before I would spring for that. Whats wrong with yours? Might truely be better to fix it

Hard to descibe the issues but for the most part there are many small issues that are the result of bubba work and poor damage repair. The $3500 is not as much the issue as the timing. It seems like most suppliers are backordering (ecklers says on order and ZIP said 6 to 8 months) and I do not have a lot of time as the body shop wants the car in two weeks.